Punctual Picks #18

An eighteenth Punctual Picks with its share of discoveries.

Nigel Slater ; A Cook’s Book

I have been closely following Nigel Slater’s news for a while. I appreciate his work, his superb food photography and his personal story. To be honest, I sometimes used Google Translate to grasp the full richness of his world. So it was with particular joy that I dived into A Cook’s Book, translated into French as Le Livre d’un cuisinier. He deserves praise for creating a most singular gastronomic world.

Other British books are waiting to be discovered in this selection of English cookbooks (in French).

Gingerdonuts ; Geneva

Biting into a doughnut is always a pleasant moment, but those from Gingerdonuts, in Geneva, go even further. I had heard about the shop, and it had been on my list of places to try for quite a while. I was finally able to discover these gourmet delights. A lovely surprise, for both the eyes and the taste buds. A real favourite: the cream cheese doughnut, a treat that gave me genuine pleasure.

Mika ; Que Ta Tête Fleurisse Toujours

With his sixth album, Mika releases his first record entirely in French. The tangy pop is still there, but it makes way for a more personal collection. The album recounts special moments in the singer’s life. Its title pays tribute to his mother, who died in 2021. Made up of twelve tracks, it lets Mika explore new ideas while staying true to his world. A favourite: the track Jane Birkin, dreamy and very inspired by Gainsbourg.

The Gilded Age

In 1882, after her father’s death, Marian Brook leaves her native Pennsylvania to live with her aunts in New York. Across the street, George Russell, who made his fortune in the railway industry, moves into a luxurious mansion.

This series depicts the clash between old traditional families and New York’s nouveaux riches at the end of the 19th century. Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey, delivers a sumptuous and captivating production.

The series is by Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey. Enough to extend the pleasure with a tea time like at Downton Abbey (in French).

Vio Vadrouille

I discovered Vio Vadrouille’s world and blog while browsing the web. I was hooked straight away and I really enjoy reading her work. Between her tips on Ireland, her food articles and her section devoted to the rest of the world, her blog makes you want to travel without leaving your chair. A real gem, whose photos also deserve close attention.

Vio Vadrouille

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